A total lunar eclipse — also known as a blood moon — is happening early Tuesday, March 3. And you’ll be able to see it in Arizona if you’re up early enough.
During a total lunar eclipse, the Earth is between the sun and full moon, casting a shadow that covers the moon. The so-called blood moon looks red because of stray bits of sunlight filtering through Earth's atmosphere.
You won’t need any special equipment to see it — just a clear, cloudless view of the sky. Skies are expected to be clear in Phoenix, according to the National Weather Service.
The show unfolds over several hours, with totality lasting about an hour. In Arizona, that will be from about 4-5 a.m.
According to the University of Arizona’s Flandrau Science Center and Planetrium, here’s when to watch:
1:44 a.m. — penumbral eclipse starts.
2:50 a.m. — partial eclipse starts.
4:04 a.m. — total eclipse starts.
4:33 a.m.— maximum eclipse.
5:02 a.m. — total eclipse ends.
6:17 a.m. — partial eclipse ends
6:53 a.m. — moon sets.
7:23 a.m. — penumbral eclipse ends (not visible).
The next blood moon won’t be visible in the continental United States again until 2029.
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